Gilbert residents report seeing mountain lion in neighborhoods

by Colin Lecher - Jun. 23, 2010 04:08 PMThe Arizona Republic

Three Gilbert residents have reported seeing a mountain lion four times in a local neighborhood since the end of May.

The sightings began early May 31 in Gilbert's Trilogy Community, when the mountain lion was reportedly found in a backyard near Queen Creek and Recker Roads, according to a statement from Gilbert police.

Another sighting was reported on June 3, when a resident told officials the animal was walking through the neighborhood near where it was last seen.

The final two reports came Monday, when the mountain lion was apparently seen in a backyard near 4600 E. Blue Spruce, then later running toward a green belt across from the backyard, the statement said.

Gilbert police have not received any reports of aggression from the animal. Officials have responded to the calls, but have not yet found the mountain lion. Anyone who sees it in a populated area is being asked to call 911.